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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 24 December 1997; An Overture to Illumination; Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 26 January 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Grandfather suggest Jonathan go to fall in love?
(a) Miami.
(b) New York.
(c) Odessa.
(d) Kolki.

2. What does Alex admit to Jonathan in the "Letter Dated 17 November 1997"?
(a) Alex admits that he has never been carnal with a woman.
(b) Alex admits that he cries all the time.
(c) Alex admits that he did not like Jonathan at first.
(d) Alex admits that he has stolen to get money for his trip to America.

3. What does Yankel have in his hands when he dies?
(a) A note and his abacus bead.
(b) A drink and a cigar.
(c) Lipstick and a book.
(d) A note and Brod's diary.

4. According to Alex, what is Grandfather like after the trip to Lutsk?
(a) Older.
(b) Younger.
(c) Reenergized.
(d) Defeated.

5. What does Yankel do with the note that his wife left him?
(a) He keeps it in his pocket at all times.
(b) He rips it up.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He tries to lose it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the novel, who is Jonathan looking for?

2. What is the relationship between "The Dial" and Safran?

3. What does Alex claim to be?

4. What is done with the Kolker's body after he dies?

5. What does Yankel wear that distinguishes him from everyone else?

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